In this episode, we discover how social media is increasingly a breeding ground for so-called ‘Incel’ content, perpetuating misinformation, misogyny, sexism and even violence – and increasingly accessible on mainstream platforms.
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In this episode, we discover how social media is increasingly a breeding ground for so-called ‘Incel’ content, perpetuating misinformation, misogyny, sexism and even violence – and increasingly accessible on mainstream platforms.
Anda Solea is a PhD researcher and Teaching Fellow, and together with Dr Lisa Sugiura, Associate Professor in Cybercrime & Gender in the School of Criminology & Justice at the University Of Portsmouth, you’ll hear why we should all be concerned and the steps that need to be taken by both the tech companies and internet users to keep women safe, online and in person.
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Host: Robyn Montague
Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers
Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson
USEFUL LINKS
Anda Solea: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/pgr-student-spotlight-anda-solea
Dr Lisa Sugiura: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/lisa-sugiura
Anda’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Incel-Rebellion-Manosphere-Virtual-Technology-ebook/dp/B09CPQDXTD/
Lisa & Anda’s research: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/tiktok-used-incels-spread-hateful-100003475.html
Links to support: https://www.report-it.org.uk/organisations_that_can_help
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